Question 3473
In September 2021, which state government is all set to acquire the mills of Hindustan Newspaper?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam . Key Points The Assam government will acquire the assets of the two closed mills of Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd , and provide a relief package of ₹570 crores to its employees. An agreement has also been signed in this regard. As per the agreement, the Assam government will approach the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) through the official liquidator for taking over all the assets of the mills. Cachar Paper Mill at Panchgram in Hailakandi district is non-functional since October 2015, while Nagaon Paper Mill at Jagiroad in Morigaon district is shut since March 2017. Additional Information About Assam: Capital - Dispur. State Bird - White-winged duck. State Tree - Dipterocarpus retusus. State Animal - Indian rhinoceros. National Parks - Kaziranga, Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa, Nameri and Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park.
